Miele G 848 Manual

Operating the dishwasher
Program selection
The wash program chosen should de
-
pend on the type of dishes and the de
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gree of soiling.
In most cases the “Light Wash”, the
“Normal” or the “Sani Wash” program
will give excellent results.
Available programs and their applica
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tions are listed in the Program Chart.
Operating the dishwasher
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Turning on the dishwasher
^Check that spray arms are not
blocked.
^Close the door.
^Open the water valve, if closed.
^Press the “On/Off” button (14) .
The “Start” indicator (16) lights.
Starting a program
^
When selecting a program, refer to
the Program chart of the operating
instructions.
^
Turn the program selector (17) clock-
wise or counterclockwise to the se-
lected program.
^
Press the “Start” button (16).
The program starts. The “Start” indica-
tor (16) goes out and the “Rinse” (15)
indicator...

At the end of a program
When a program has finished the “End”
sequence indicator will light.
The dishwasher can now be opened
and unloaded (see “Unloading the
dishwasher”).
Be careful not to touch the heating
elements. They can become ex
-
tremely hot and can cause serious
burns!
Only open the door immediately after a
program has ended if dishes or cutlery
are urgently needed.
Turn off the dishwasher once a program
has finished unless another program
will be started immediately.
Turning off the...

Interrupting a program
A program can be interrupted by open
-
ing the door.
Once the door is closed, the program
will continue from the point it was at
when the door was opened.
Warning!
The water in the dishwasher could
be hot!
Only open the door if absolutely
necessary and exercise extreme
caution when doing so. There is a
danger of being burned.
Changing a program
If a program has already started and
you wish to change it proceed as fol
-
lows:
^Turn the program selector (17) to the
“Stop” position....

Unloading the dishwasher
^Dishes tend to break and chip more
easily when hot. Let dishes cool until
they are comfortable enough to han
-
dle before unloading.
^Dishes will cool much faster if the
dishwasher door is opened a few
inches after a program has finished.
^First unload the lower basket, then
the upper basket and cutlery tray (if
so equipped).
This will prevent water drops from the
upper basket and cutlery tray from
falling on dishes in the lower basket.
Operating the dishwasher
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Cleaning and care
Cleaning the filters in the wash
cabinet
The combination filter in the base of the
wash cabinet should be regularly in
-
spected and cleaned, every 4 - 6
months. Any broken glass or dishware
should be removed immediately.
Use caution when cleaning the
filters, non-return valve or drain
pump; glass or bone splinters
may be caught in the bottom of
the wash cabinet.
^Turn off the dishwasher.^Turn the handle counterclockwise to
release the filters.
^
Lift the combination filter out of the...

^Turn the combination filter over and
open the coarse filter cover by pull-
ing back on the locking tab.
^After cleaning, make sure that the
coarse filter cover is properly locked
in place.^Return the combination filter so that it
lies flat in the base of the dishwasher.
Secure it by turning the handle clock-
wise.
Cleaning and care
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Cleaning the spray arms
On occasion particles of food may get
stuck in the spray arm jets. They can be
easily cleaned as follows:
^Turn off the dishwasher.
^Take out the cutlery tray
(if equipped).
^Push up on the upper
spray arm to
engage the ratchet mechanism and
unscrew the spray arm.
^
To remove the middle
spray arm lo-
cated beneath the upper basket,
gently push upwards until it engages
in the ratchet
b, and unscrewc.
^
Remove the lower basket.^Lift up on the lower
spray arm to re
-
move it.
^
To...

Cleaning the wash cabinet
Generally, the wash cabinet is self
cleaning, provided that the correct
amount of dishwasher detergent is
used.
If lime scale or grease deposits form,
they can be removed with a dishwasher
cleaner.
Cleaning the door and the
door seal
^Wipe the door seal with a damp cloth
to remove any food particles.
^Food residue and spilt liquids should
be wiped from the sides of the dish-
washer door. These are outside of
the wash cabinet and are not
cleaned by water from the spray
arms....

Problem solving
With the aid of the following guide, minor problems can be corrected without a
service call.
Any work required on the electrical components of the dishwasher should only
be performed by a qualified and trained person in accordance with local and
national regulations. Unauthorized repairs could be dangerous.
Problem Possible cause Remedy
The “Start” indicator
does not light after
pressing the “On/Off”
button.The door is not closed
tightly.Close the door com
-
pletely.
The machine is not...